# Scroll

AI-made. Made with AI, as its festival says: “The 2026 edition of the Artefact AI Film Festival — an international competition for short films made with generative AI, organised by Artefact with mk2.” ([its page](https://artefact-ai-film-festival.com/), read 2026-11-12).

By Andres Planas, as [Artefact AI Film Festival](https://artefact-ai-film-festival.com/gallery) names them.

In a world consumed by endless scrolling, reality becomes increasingly surreal, yet nobody seems to notice.

From bizarre news broadcasts and technological sermons to chaotic livestreams and disconnected families, SCROLL explores a society where human attention has become a commodity, digital validation shapes identity, and constant stimulation replaces genuine connection.

Through dark humor, unsettling imagery, and a series of interconnected surreal situations, the film examines our growing dependence on smartphones, the algorithms that influence our behavior, and our increasing inability to simply be present.

As the world continues scrolling, one man finally stops and looks up.

A simple gesture that raises an uncomfortable question:

**Do you really think you can stop?**

Plays in YouTube's player, on YouTube, by the link its maker gave the festival: [watch it there](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdVVvIZW4PA).